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Quess Corp profit jumps in March 2026 quarter

May 4, 2026 4 mins read Firehose Gupta

Quess Corp Limited — Quarter ended 31 March 2026 and year ended 31 March 2026

Optional commentary: Financial results are presented in INR millions (except per share data).

Sl. No. Particulars Quarter ended 31 March 2026
refer note 2
Quarter ended 31 December 2025
(Unaudited)
Quarter ended 31 March 2025
refer note 2
Year ended 31 March 2026
(Audited)
Year ended 31 March 2025
(Audited)
1 Income
a) Revenue from operations 38,924.53 39,297.08 36,564.21 1,53,051.87 1,49,671.99
b) Other income 61.87 15.48 109.42 164.94 236.19
Total income (a + b) 38,986.40 39,312.56 36,673.63 1,53,216.81 1,49,908.18
2 Expenses
a) Cost of material and stores and spare parts consumed 0.81 2.68
b) Employee benefits expense 36,924.03 37,129.46 34,540.15 1,44,996.97 1,40,513.40
c) Finance costs 135.17 127.63 90.50 492.20 385.98
d) Depreciation and amortisation expense 106.08 105.18 101.74 418.38 412.10
e) Other expenses 1,136.83 1,371.30 1,349.66 4,930.52 6,532.70
Total expenses (a + b + c + d + e) 38,302.11 38,733.57 36,082.86 1,50,838.07 1,47,846.86
3 Profit before exceptional items and tax (1 – 2) 684.29 578.99 590.77 2,378.74 2,061.32
4 Exceptional items loss/(gain) (refer note 7 and 8) (5.89) 68.12 1,579.89 80.74 1,643.35
5 Profit/(Loss) before tax (3 – 4) 690.18 510.87 (989.12) 2,298.00 417.97
6 Tax expense/(credit)
Current tax 8.82 29.81 19.47 71.68 81.46
Income tax relating to previous years 1.29
Deferred tax charge/(credit) 37.87 (69.88) (54.11) 4.31 (123.67)
Total tax expense/(credit) 46.69 (40.07) (34.64) 75.99 (40.92)
7 Profit/(Loss) for the period/year (5-6) 643.49 550.94 (954.48) 2,222.01 458.89
8 Other comprehensive income/(loss)
(I) Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
– Re-measurement losses on defined benefit plans (119.51) (116.25) (13.06) (356.18) (132.74)
– Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 32.03 29.23 5.62 91.60 35.75
(II) Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
– Foreign exchange differences on translating financial statements of foreign operations 185.94 47.04 (10.66) 464.02 18.64
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period/year (net of tax) 98.46 (39.98) (18.10) 199.44 (78.35)
9 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period/year (7+8) 741.95 510.96 (972.58) 2,421.45 380.54
10 Profit/(loss) attributable to:
– Owners of the Company 641.35 549.82 (954.93) 2,216.23 458.02
– Non-controlling interests 2.14 1.12 0.45 5.78 0.87
Total Profit/(loss) for the period/year 643.49 550.94 (954.48) 2,222.01 458.89
11 Other comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
– Owners of the Company 98.24 (40.00) (18.23) 198.96 (78.43)
– Non-controlling interests 0.22 0.02 0.13 0.48 0.08
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period/year 98.46 (39.98) (18.10) 199.44 (78.35)
12 Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
– Owners of the Company 739.59 509.82 (973.16) 2,415.19 379.59
– Non-controlling interests 2.36 1.14 0.58 6.26 0.95
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period/year 741.95 510.96 (972.58) 2,421.45 380.54
13 Paid-up equity share capital
(Face value of INR 10.00 per share)
1,493.31 1,492.03 1,489.19 1,493.31 1,489.19
14 Reserves i.e
Particulars 31 Mar 2026 (Audited) 31 Mar 2025 (Audited)
A ASSETS
1. Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 84.75 102.35
Right-of-use assets 1,150.87 906.42
Goodwill 2,624.76 2,362.08
Other intangible assets 6.83 36.26
Intangible assets under development 16.52
Other financial assets 761.30 671.44
Deferred tax assets (net) 1,442.95 1,352.66
Income tax assets (net) 3,808.54 3,285.41
Other non-current assets 492.19 439.71
Total non-current assets 10,388.71 9,156.33
2. Current assets
Investments 512.06
Trade receivables – Billed 8,079.80 8,497.76
Trade receivables – Unbilled 7,742.61 6,796.75
Cash and cash equivalents 1,781.28 2,491.18
Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents above 287.45 178.23
Loans 9.46 13.18
Other financial assets 760.77 175.90
Other current assets 828.98 808.95
Total current assets 20,002.41 18,961.95
Total assets 30,391.12 28,118.28
B EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
1. Equity
Equity share capital 1,493.31 1,489.19
Other equity 10,171.33 9,359.32
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the Company 11,664.64 10,848.51
Non-controlling interests 17.62 11.36
Total equity 11,682.26 10,859.87
2. Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities 1,013.04 811.70
Non-current provisions 3,218.98 2,340.93
Total non-current liabilities 4,232.02 3,152.63
3. Current liabilities
Borrowings 120.63
Trade payables 272.65 586.31
Lease liabilities 231.79 196.53
Other financial liabilities 9,893.52 8,814.30
Income tax liabilities (net) 88.21 158.38
Current provisions 171.94 62.47
Other current liabilities 3,818.73 4,167.16
Total current liabilities 14,476.84 14,105.78
Total liabilities 18,708.86 17,258.41
Total equity and liabilities 30,391.12 28,118.28
Particulars 31 March 2026 (Audited) 31 March 2025 (Audited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit after tax 2,222.01 458.89
Tax expenses/ (credit) 75.99 (40.92)
Interest on income tax refunds (25.11) (180.70)
Exceptional items (refer note 6)
– Impairment of Goodwill and other Intangible assets 259.28
– Expected credit loss on Trade receivables (billed and unbilled) and Security deposits 1,186.77
– Employee stock option cost 5.16 32.82
– Stamp duty charges on demerger 118.32
Interest on term deposits (33.76) (23.07)
Amortised cost adjustments for financial instruments (43.88) (2.72)
(Profit)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net (0.87) 1.08
Net gain on sale of investments in mutual funds and others (8.24)
Employee stock option cost 31.73 41.12
Finance costs 492.20 385.98
Depreciation and amortisation 418.38 412.10
Expected credit loss on financial assets 120.10 577.37
Deposits written off 6.14
Foreign exchange (gain)/ loss, net 0.10 14.44
Fair value (loss) adjustments through profit and loss account 7.56
Operating cash flows before working capital changes 3,267.51 3,240.76
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Changes in inventories 0.76
Changes in trade receivables and unbilled revenue (648.00) (957.61)
Changes in loans, other financial assets and other assets (578.77) (305.20)
Changes in trade payables (313.66) 273.85
Changes in other financial liabilities, other liabilities and provisions 1,256.27 260.54
Cash generated from operations 2,983.35 2,513.10
Income taxes (paid)/ refund received, net (682.75) 1,291.67
Net cash flows from operating activities (A) 2,300.60 3,804.77
Cash flows from investing activities
Expenditure on property, plant and equipment and intangibles (86.59) (17.01)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 0.87 2.23
Investments in mutual funds and others (12,751.41)
Proceeds from sale of mutual funds and others 12,240.03
Placement of bank deposits (421.03) (10.62)
Redemption of bank deposits 247.57
Interest received on term deposits 39.72 47.40
Net cash used in investing activities (B) (730.84) 22.00
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of lease liabilities (372.50) (328.40)
(Repayments) of working capital loan, net (120.63) (1,238.27)
Shares issued on exercise of employee stock options 4.12 4.09
Dividend paid (1,636.12) (1,485.15)
Interest paid (248.80) (133.74)
Net cash used in financing activities (C) (2,373.93) (3,181.47)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C) (804.17) 645.30
**Cash and cash equivalents at the